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EX09 CTE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 CTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 51,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,298 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,963 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 47,963 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 45,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,211 miles

washers are inoperative - suspect to be frozen due to bad weather

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,307 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EX09 CTE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX09 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX09 CTE registered?

EX09 CTE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is EX09 CTE safe to buy?

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